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The dombra is the most iconic traditional musical instrument of Kazakhstan and one of the most important symbols of the nation’s cultural identity. For centuries, it has served not only as a musical ...

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Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, ...

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, a stirring programme culminated with Leon Bosch’s double bass sounding a fragile note of hope ...

By Mongabay.com The tanpura is synonymous with Indian classical music. The sitar-like musical instrument has a long, wooden ...

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